A range-restricted species (EOO 11 km²), known from two locations and declining due to ongoing habitat loss and degradation as well as competition from alien invasive plants.

Distribution

Endemism

South African endemic

Provincial distribution

Western Cape

Range

Lower slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains in the Theewaterskloof Valley between Viljoen's Pass and Franschhoek Pass.

Habitat and Ecology

Major system

Terrestrial

Major habitats

Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos

Description

Sandy flats, possibly somewhat damp in winter, at the base of the sandstone slopes, 350-600 m.

Threats

This species has declined due to habitat loss to dam construction and timber plantations at the type locality on Viljoen's Pass. It is also likely to have lost habitat to the construction of the Theewaterskloof Dam, as well as to fruit orchards in the area between Viljoen's Pass and Franschhoek Pass. Near Franschhoek Pass it is threatened by competition from spreading, unmanaged alien invasive plants.